Text reader (TTS) that simplifies vocabulary, translates text, reads inaccessible text (OCR), and captures and cites sources.

Latest Version

Version
5.0.11.810
Update
November 6, 2024
Size
33.98MiB
Developer
snapandread.com
Category
Users
4,000,000+
Rating
2.72727 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
Scripting
Tts
UnlimitedStorage
Notifications
WebNavigation
ContextMenus
WebRequest
Storage
Offscreen
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Snap&Read Extension

Snap&Read is the Next-Generation reading tool that can cover the most diverse reading needs.

Features:

Read Aloud - Listen to text as it’s read aloud across websites, PDFs, and Google Drive. It also reads in other languages.

Dynamic Text Leveling - Dynamically adjust the readability of text without changing the meaning.

Translation - Translate text into 100+ languages on any webpage.

Study Tools - Pull text into an outline, then organize it and add notes.

Remove Distractions - Remove distracting content and adjust fonts, spacing and number of characters per line creating the best online reading experience possible. The Remove Distractions tool also reformats any webpage to read—distraction-free—alongside an open outline.

Color Overlay / Reading Line Guides- Color Overlay and Reading Line Guides brings focus to text paragraph-by-paragraph and even line-by-line—by masking the reading area.

Picture Supported Dictionary - Clear definitions plus multiple icon representations enhance meaning.

Bibliographer - Automatically cite sources on any webpage

Screenshot Reader - Instantly get access to text embedded in images, inaccessible PDFs, and Flash through Optical Character Recognition (OCR).

Readability Analyzer - See the grade level equivalent of the text on any webpage.

Annotation - Highlight and add text to PDFs then save to Google Drive, One Drive, or download.






Try it for free and see if it works for you. Pricing and more information can be viewed at https://snapandread.com

Questions/Help can be found at http://help.donjohnston.net

If you already have an account for snap and read, you can manage it at https://snapandread.com
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Snap&Read extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Snap&Read extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Snap&Read extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Snap&Read extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Snap&Read extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Snap&Read extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Snap&Read Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Snap&Read extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Snap&Read extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Snap&Read extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Snap&Read extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Snap&Read extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Snap&Read extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Snap&Read extension file

Select and download the Snap&Read extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Snap&Read extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Snap&Read extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Snap&Read extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Snap&Read extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Malakai (ID: 000000af77198d2d) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/21/2023 my school had this downloaded on my computer and I cannot uninstall and here is the best part I have to buy it to use it so there is no reason this is here. this sucks

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Janet Kenda (ID: 000000991833821a) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 04/27/2022 it okay but I have to unstil it beacause stoped working and put it back.

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Jeffrey Chen (ID: 000000f4f8de874d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/02/2022 nice

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Erik Prins (ID: 0000008c89c5575a) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 01/22/2022 I had to go to Youtube to figure out how it works. Ohh my word, the voice is one that takes me back to my student year at the begging of 2000. It is not very intuitive in its use. some of the application voices are much better such as on Bing, MS Word, etc and these are free. Not impressed and will be removed.

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MeDo (ID: 0000003d6cd50168) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 01/19/2022 it's to buggy when i click it it wont pop up plz fix it.